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larence Courier. VOLUflB XXIX. CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1909 NLT1BER 2 The 4 VP 0 it LA TV m I $ I I SVERYBODY NEEDS A Lawn Mower l I ,..i... XL'rftirtit, .jjsaaajiji!-- NONPAREIL A Scientific Lawn Mower by a lawn mower scientist. Of gigantic power, durable, easy to operate and the Only Stay-Sharp Kind. Self-Adjusting Bearings and Self-Sharpening Sharp, first, last and all the time and ball bearings that adjust themselves and are Foolproof. , A New Process bed knife that will trim an iron bar with the same ease that it will a blade of grass. We also have other mowers made by the same manufacturer. See the machine and be convinced. Buy it and you will need no more. FOR YOUR WIFE'S SAKE BUY A Silent Swift STANDARD Rotary Shuttle SEWING MACHINE Easiest Running Machine Made. : H Women don't kill yourself washing over an old tub; but save you strength by using one of those good White Lilly Ball-Bearing Washers Four patterns to select from. The only way to eliminate wash-day drudgery. Gome and take a look at this washer. A. FELKER, e5 Three Births Last Wednesday, Three families in our city were made to rejoice last W ednesday over a visit of the stork in their homes. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Barton the bird left boy. Barney being a barber he says he is sure the boy will make an excellent little shaver." Mr and Mrs. Floyd Price were made exceedingly happy on the arriva of a boy . who will bear the name " of Dewayne Repass. Mr. and Mrs w.' H. bears received Wright little girl. M. E. Church, South. Services on Sundav as usual The sermon on A Jah or a Daugh iers uevotion win be given on Sunday fiinrht. as. on account of the rain, there was no service last Sunday night, special music at each service. The ladies of the church will I give their monthly Tea as the borne of Mrs. C. F. Afflick Fridav afternoon, April 23rd, from 2:30 I to 5:30. Admission 10 cents. There will be a number of sun- bonnets and collars on sale. Don't foriret the strawberry and ice cream supper the first week in May. H. Horwood Johnson, Pastor. I, Notice to Teachers. Applications will be received up to twelve o'clock noon on Thursday, May 20, 1909, for the following positions in the Public Schools of Clarence Special School District for the ensuing school year, viz: superintendent. Principal o f High School, Commercial Depart ment, High School, four teachers in the g; ades, Primary and one teacher for coloVed school, also I janitor for white school and janitor for colored school. Applications to bo in writing and should be addressed to the undersigned Secretary at Clarence, Missouri. Done by order of the Board of Directors this 6th day of April. 1909. W. H. Sears, Pres. jJ3. M. Harness, Sec'y. CLARENCE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING -OUR NEW HOME- We are pleas 3d to say that we are at last comfortably located in our new Telephone Building one block south of the Shelby County State Bank, and wish to thank all of our subscribers for the patience shown us during this move, and in return for the favor, we hope to greatly improve the service. We extend to the general public, and especially all our subscribers, a cordial invitation to call and look through the new exchange. Clarence Telephone Company. Gilbert Case Postponed. The case of the State vs. John Gilbert was called for trial last uesday in Shelbyville. The de fendant entered a plea of not guilty and' asked for a continuance. stating that it was impossible to get some of his witnesses here he case was set at a special term to be held in June. A change of venue will likely then be asked for. No wonder the mob law is sometimes resorted to. Methodist Episcopal Church. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30. Topic, Lessons from Isaiah's Vision." Let every member be present for none can afford to miss the benefits of the mid week prayer service. The meeting of the Dorcas So ciety called for Thursday after noon is postponed until the week fol owing. Next Sunday Sunday School at y:45 a. m. fhe members of the Sunday School choir are requested to be on hand at the ringing of the hrst bell. Preaching at 11 o'clock. Subject: "God's Differ ences." EvaLing service at 7:30. Subject: The Power of Exam pie." x riday evening Epworth League at 7:30. B.very Leaguer asked to be present and help on the work by their presence and ac tivity. Saturday afternoon. May 1st. th'.rd quarterly conference at 2:30, District superintendent Christy in the chair. Let ei'ery member of the Official Board bear this in mind. Preaching Saturday eve ning and on Sunday morning at Mount Pleasant. Harry Lee, Pastor. Sold by G. B. Grissom & Company C. Rickey, oar congenial and fSccomodating postmaster, will move this week to the home of the late H. B. Rickey. He has rented his own place to Reverend C Wesley Worden, who will move in May 1st. Mrs. Jane Windle, who has been here for several weeks the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eli Chinn, left Monday to visit a sister at LaPlata. She will return here before going to her home in Dodge City, Kansas. See the bargain window Saturday. One day only. At Smith's Store. It was easily explained why Dr. Brown wore the Taft smile down town yesterday morning. All because of the arrival of a fine-ten pound girl. Misses Maud Chinn. F.lcin Par. ry, Georgia Erwm, Floa Shanks, Mrs. Maude Balmar and VA HnMi. son attended the home talent entertainment at Macon last Tuesday evening. J. M. Wines last WAnk t radar! the 220 acres of land near Snow-der's Bridge which he got from Callison & Shale recently, for a gent's furnishing stock in Novin-crer. Missouri. Tha stock invoic ed $6100. The land was taken in at $12,000. John Glahn arrived last Thurs day from Oklahoma to spend a short time here looking after his realty interests. Mrs. Mary A. Graham returned last Wednesday from Excello, where she had been on an extend ed visit with her granddaughter. Mrs, Wood. Mrs. Sigler came up from Palmyra Thursday and spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. A. Kemper. . Her son, E. H. Sigler, is now living in Palmyra. B. P. Rutledge writes that he and Mrs. Oviatt will, if nothing prevents, be at home tomorrow. They have been in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the past month. The Ladies Aid will give the second of a series of afternoon teas at the home of Mrs. Afflick Friday af ernoon from 2:30 to 5:30. Pressed chicken sandwiches, pineapple ice and coffee will be served. Everybody invited. Price only 10 cents. Shelbina Physician Appointed. Dr. D. E. Singleton of Shelbina was last week appointed as one of the assistant physicians at the Fulton Asylum. The place pays $1500. The Doctor will be in ducted into his new position June 8. In the meantime he will take a post graduate course in JNew York and Chicago on nervous I a: ti, through the Board of Managers of the Institution. Come to Our Tea. The ladies Will serve teas At Afflick-es 2:30 to 5:30 On Fririie. Only costs you ten To eat pressed hon So come on then And your mon spen Women and men. Pineapple ice Will taste right nice, Take our advice Eat once or twice. Married Yesterday Morning. Miss Margaret Hamilton and Mr. Earl Davis were united in marriage yesterday morning at the Catholic Church in this city by Reverend b ather Thomas of she! bina. The ceremony took place at seven o clock a m in the pres ence of the family and - a few friends. After the ceremony the bridal party assembled at the beautiful home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A Hamilton, on Center Street, where a delicious wedding breakfast was served. The bride is a young lady of charming character and true wo manly deportment. She has been a great favorite among our young people, lne groom is a young man of excellent bearing and moral virtues, tie is a Burlington em ployee and has headquarters in Brookfield, where they will make their future home. The couple left yesterday to visit the groom's sister, Mrs. Barr in Hennesy, Oklahoma. Rev. Kimbrough left last week for his farm near Huntsville where he will spend the summer. Rev. Ashbaugh left Monday with his family -for Eldorado Springs. The school closed last Friday and will open again in September. he catalog for the next term is now on the Courier job press and will be out this week. The school was a success in every particular the past year and the hope is it will l)e even better next year. Commencement Week at Clarence High School. On Sunday morning, May 2nd, at the First Christian Church the Baccalaureate will be delivered by Reverend C. C. Hemenway of Glasgow, Missouri, formerly pas tor 01 Presbyterian Church in Albany, New York. Special music will be furnished by the different choirs of the city. All churches of the city will par tici Date in this service and the pastors of the city are especially invited to be present.On Monday evening, May 3rd, at 8:15 at the Rutledee Ooera House the senior class, assisted by other members of the High School w.ll present the play. The Mer chant f Venice, Up to-date." This i-.ay has been especially written for high school students. The play is a burlesque and tnrough each of the five acts it is very amusing and laugh provoking. The seniors are working hard to make this the best home , talent play ever given in the city. You will enjov every moment of the time. You cannot afford to miss it. You will also be especially pleased when you hear the excellent music. The Misses Erwin and Miss Lucy Shackelford will have the music in charge. On account of the expense a charge of 25 cents for reserved seats and 20 cents for general admission will be made. Seats secured at the Famous on and after Thursday, April 29. On Tuesday evening, May 4th, at 8:15 at the First Christian Lhurch commencement exercises will beheld. The address of the. evening will be delivered by Dr. W. B. Plmore of St Louis. His subject will be: "The Two Supreme Among Men." Dr. Pal-more, through much travel, hav ing encircled the globe three times, is a man of broad sympa thies and profound knowledge and we can assure the people of Clar ence that there is a treat in store for all who hear him. No reserv ed seats but an admission of 15 cents will be charged et the door. The exercises this, year will be of a high order and should be well attended by the citizens of our little city. Shedd & Sinclair have opened their breeding stables now and are ready to receive your patron age. The ladies of the M. E. Church. South, will give a tea at the home of Mrs. C. F. Afflick Friday afteinoon from 2.30 to 5:30. Sandwiches, pineapple ice and coffee will be served. Everybody invited. The Yeoman lodge will serve ice cream ana case to members only at the hall Thursday evening, April 22. On the following Thursday night they will give a public drill at the hall to which all are invited. Mrs. J. M. McCully returned Sunday from Roodhouse, Illinois, where she had been to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Arendt. Win. Rawling also attended the funeral and returned home with Mrs. McCully.

larence Courier. VOLUflB XXIX. CLARENCE, SHELBY COUNTY, MISSOURI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1909 NLT1BER 2 The 4 VP 0 it LA TV m I $ I I SVERYBODY NEEDS A Lawn Mower l I ,..i... XL'rftirtit, .jjsaaajiji!-- NONPAREIL A Scientific Lawn Mower by a lawn mower scientist. Of gigantic power, durable, easy to operate and the Only Stay-Sharp Kind. Self-Adjusting Bearings and Self-Sharpening Sharp, first, last and all the time and ball bearings that adjust themselves and are Foolproof. , A New Process bed knife that will trim an iron bar with the same ease that it will a blade of grass. We also have other mowers made by the same manufacturer. See the machine and be convinced. Buy it and you will need no more. FOR YOUR WIFE'S SAKE BUY A Silent Swift STANDARD Rotary Shuttle SEWING MACHINE Easiest Running Machine Made. : H Women don't kill yourself washing over an old tub; but save you strength by using one of those good White Lilly Ball-Bearing Washers Four patterns to select from. The only way to eliminate wash-day drudgery. Gome and take a look at this washer. A. FELKER, e5 Three Births Last Wednesday, Three families in our city were made to rejoice last W ednesday over a visit of the stork in their homes. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Barton the bird left boy. Barney being a barber he says he is sure the boy will make an excellent little shaver." Mr and Mrs. Floyd Price were made exceedingly happy on the arriva of a boy . who will bear the name " of Dewayne Repass. Mr. and Mrs w.' H. bears received Wright little girl. M. E. Church, South. Services on Sundav as usual The sermon on A Jah or a Daugh iers uevotion win be given on Sunday fiinrht. as. on account of the rain, there was no service last Sunday night, special music at each service. The ladies of the church will I give their monthly Tea as the borne of Mrs. C. F. Afflick Fridav afternoon, April 23rd, from 2:30 I to 5:30. Admission 10 cents. There will be a number of sun- bonnets and collars on sale. Don't foriret the strawberry and ice cream supper the first week in May. H. Horwood Johnson, Pastor. I, Notice to Teachers. Applications will be received up to twelve o'clock noon on Thursday, May 20, 1909, for the following positions in the Public Schools of Clarence Special School District for the ensuing school year, viz: superintendent. Principal o f High School, Commercial Depart ment, High School, four teachers in the g; ades, Primary and one teacher for coloVed school, also I janitor for white school and janitor for colored school. Applications to bo in writing and should be addressed to the undersigned Secretary at Clarence, Missouri. Done by order of the Board of Directors this 6th day of April. 1909. W. H. Sears, Pres. jJ3. M. Harness, Sec'y. CLARENCE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING -OUR NEW HOME- We are pleas 3d to say that we are at last comfortably located in our new Telephone Building one block south of the Shelby County State Bank, and wish to thank all of our subscribers for the patience shown us during this move, and in return for the favor, we hope to greatly improve the service. We extend to the general public, and especially all our subscribers, a cordial invitation to call and look through the new exchange. Clarence Telephone Company. Gilbert Case Postponed. The case of the State vs. John Gilbert was called for trial last uesday in Shelbyville. The de fendant entered a plea of not guilty and' asked for a continuance. stating that it was impossible to get some of his witnesses here he case was set at a special term to be held in June. A change of venue will likely then be asked for. No wonder the mob law is sometimes resorted to. Methodist Episcopal Church. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30. Topic, Lessons from Isaiah's Vision." Let every member be present for none can afford to miss the benefits of the mid week prayer service. The meeting of the Dorcas So ciety called for Thursday after noon is postponed until the week fol owing. Next Sunday Sunday School at y:45 a. m. fhe members of the Sunday School choir are requested to be on hand at the ringing of the hrst bell. Preaching at 11 o'clock. Subject: "God's Differ ences." EvaLing service at 7:30. Subject: The Power of Exam pie." x riday evening Epworth League at 7:30. B.very Leaguer asked to be present and help on the work by their presence and ac tivity. Saturday afternoon. May 1st. th'.rd quarterly conference at 2:30, District superintendent Christy in the chair. Let ei'ery member of the Official Board bear this in mind. Preaching Saturday eve ning and on Sunday morning at Mount Pleasant. Harry Lee, Pastor. Sold by G. B. Grissom & Company C. Rickey, oar congenial and fSccomodating postmaster, will move this week to the home of the late H. B. Rickey. He has rented his own place to Reverend C Wesley Worden, who will move in May 1st. Mrs. Jane Windle, who has been here for several weeks the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eli Chinn, left Monday to visit a sister at LaPlata. She will return here before going to her home in Dodge City, Kansas. See the bargain window Saturday. One day only. At Smith's Store. It was easily explained why Dr. Brown wore the Taft smile down town yesterday morning. All because of the arrival of a fine-ten pound girl. Misses Maud Chinn. F.lcin Par. ry, Georgia Erwm, Floa Shanks, Mrs. Maude Balmar and VA HnMi. son attended the home talent entertainment at Macon last Tuesday evening. J. M. Wines last WAnk t radar! the 220 acres of land near Snow-der's Bridge which he got from Callison & Shale recently, for a gent's furnishing stock in Novin-crer. Missouri. Tha stock invoic ed $6100. The land was taken in at $12,000. John Glahn arrived last Thurs day from Oklahoma to spend a short time here looking after his realty interests. Mrs. Mary A. Graham returned last Wednesday from Excello, where she had been on an extend ed visit with her granddaughter. Mrs, Wood. Mrs. Sigler came up from Palmyra Thursday and spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. A. Kemper. . Her son, E. H. Sigler, is now living in Palmyra. B. P. Rutledge writes that he and Mrs. Oviatt will, if nothing prevents, be at home tomorrow. They have been in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the past month. The Ladies Aid will give the second of a series of afternoon teas at the home of Mrs. Afflick Friday af ernoon from 2:30 to 5:30. Pressed chicken sandwiches, pineapple ice and coffee will be served. Everybody invited. Price only 10 cents. Shelbina Physician Appointed. Dr. D. E. Singleton of Shelbina was last week appointed as one of the assistant physicians at the Fulton Asylum. The place pays $1500. The Doctor will be in ducted into his new position June 8. In the meantime he will take a post graduate course in JNew York and Chicago on nervous I a: ti, through the Board of Managers of the Institution. Come to Our Tea. The ladies Will serve teas At Afflick-es 2:30 to 5:30 On Fririie. Only costs you ten To eat pressed hon So come on then And your mon spen Women and men. Pineapple ice Will taste right nice, Take our advice Eat once or twice. Married Yesterday Morning. Miss Margaret Hamilton and Mr. Earl Davis were united in marriage yesterday morning at the Catholic Church in this city by Reverend b ather Thomas of she! bina. The ceremony took place at seven o clock a m in the pres ence of the family and - a few friends. After the ceremony the bridal party assembled at the beautiful home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A Hamilton, on Center Street, where a delicious wedding breakfast was served. The bride is a young lady of charming character and true wo manly deportment. She has been a great favorite among our young people, lne groom is a young man of excellent bearing and moral virtues, tie is a Burlington em ployee and has headquarters in Brookfield, where they will make their future home. The couple left yesterday to visit the groom's sister, Mrs. Barr in Hennesy, Oklahoma. Rev. Kimbrough left last week for his farm near Huntsville where he will spend the summer. Rev. Ashbaugh left Monday with his family -for Eldorado Springs. The school closed last Friday and will open again in September. he catalog for the next term is now on the Courier job press and will be out this week. The school was a success in every particular the past year and the hope is it will l)e even better next year. Commencement Week at Clarence High School. On Sunday morning, May 2nd, at the First Christian Church the Baccalaureate will be delivered by Reverend C. C. Hemenway of Glasgow, Missouri, formerly pas tor 01 Presbyterian Church in Albany, New York. Special music will be furnished by the different choirs of the city. All churches of the city will par tici Date in this service and the pastors of the city are especially invited to be present.On Monday evening, May 3rd, at 8:15 at the Rutledee Ooera House the senior class, assisted by other members of the High School w.ll present the play. The Mer chant f Venice, Up to-date." This i-.ay has been especially written for high school students. The play is a burlesque and tnrough each of the five acts it is very amusing and laugh provoking. The seniors are working hard to make this the best home , talent play ever given in the city. You will enjov every moment of the time. You cannot afford to miss it. You will also be especially pleased when you hear the excellent music. The Misses Erwin and Miss Lucy Shackelford will have the music in charge. On account of the expense a charge of 25 cents for reserved seats and 20 cents for general admission will be made. Seats secured at the Famous on and after Thursday, April 29. On Tuesday evening, May 4th, at 8:15 at the First Christian Lhurch commencement exercises will beheld. The address of the. evening will be delivered by Dr. W. B. Plmore of St Louis. His subject will be: "The Two Supreme Among Men." Dr. Pal-more, through much travel, hav ing encircled the globe three times, is a man of broad sympa thies and profound knowledge and we can assure the people of Clar ence that there is a treat in store for all who hear him. No reserv ed seats but an admission of 15 cents will be charged et the door. The exercises this, year will be of a high order and should be well attended by the citizens of our little city. Shedd & Sinclair have opened their breeding stables now and are ready to receive your patron age. The ladies of the M. E. Church. South, will give a tea at the home of Mrs. C. F. Afflick Friday afteinoon from 2.30 to 5:30. Sandwiches, pineapple ice and coffee will be served. Everybody invited. The Yeoman lodge will serve ice cream ana case to members only at the hall Thursday evening, April 22. On the following Thursday night they will give a public drill at the hall to which all are invited. Mrs. J. M. McCully returned Sunday from Roodhouse, Illinois, where she had been to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Arendt. Win. Rawling also attended the funeral and returned home with Mrs. McCully.